Summary:
The Joseph City Unified District in Arizona has only one middle school, Joseph City Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from 259 out of 605 Arizona middle schools in 2018-2019 to 431 out of 854 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars.
Academically, Joseph City Junior High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 7th-grade ELA, where the school's proficiency rate is on par with the state. However, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate is higher than the state average. The school has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Native American and Hispanic students, which may require tailored educational approaches and support.
Despite the declining performance, the school has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.1% and an efficient resource allocation, with a low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 and moderate per-student spending of $7,070. These positive attributes could be leveraged to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Joseph City Junior High School.
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